Earthquake shakes islands across region

Red lollipop indicates epicenter of quake
Red lollipop indicates epicenter of quake

A strong earthquake with a magnitude 6.4 shook several islands across the region on Friday evening.

According to the US Geological Survey the epicenter of the earthquake was located 19 miles (30 km) north north east of Guiria, Venezuela and 54 miles (87 km) west north west of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.

It occurred between 10:10 p.m. and 10: 15 p.m.

Reports indicate that parts of Trinidad were plunged into darkness as a result of the earthquake.

It was also felt in Grenada, Dominica, St. Vincent, Guyana, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Antigua and as far as St. Maarten.

There are no immediate reports of damage or injury.

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31 Comments

  1. Dominican
    October 14, 2013

    I cannot believe the mentality of you Guys it is an earthquake for God’s sake

  2. Anonymous
    October 14, 2013

    :roll: :mrgreen: :twisted: :-x :-P :!:

  3. October 13, 2013

    I was in the bath and I felt it I was like 8-O

  4. quake
    October 13, 2013

    i doh feel nothing nuh what kind of earthquake is that nuh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil: :twisted: :roll: :mrgreen: :-o :-x :-P :-? 8) :cry: :-| :lol: 8-O :( :-D :) :lol:

  5. Justice and Truth
    October 12, 2013

    6.4 is a strong earthquake. I missed the news this morning and early evening. I hope it did not damage areas where it first hit and there were no injuries and loss of life. However, considering the strength of the earthquake, it would be a miracle if no damage and injuries occurred.
    Two years ago I felt one in Toronto which was 5.0. All buildings were shaking and swaying. All indoor contents as also fridge and stove were swaying. It was scary. Thank God it subsided and nothing fell in my home.
    We had a mild one this summer. I felt it. We never know when the worst will occur.
    We are in October; no snow yet and the weather is still warm. We had a few cool days in September; even in May and June. Unusual weather. I do not mind this continuing warm weather at all throughout winter. Wishful thinking. :)
    At this time we could have had snow. It is said this type of weather is called “Indian summer.” I told someone I have never enquired why it is called Indian summer. I will ask someone who knows in the TV Media.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2013

      It is a heat wave during the fall. It was at this sunny time that the Native Americans would complete their harvest for the winter.

  6. "O" STRESS"
    October 12, 2013

    God is reminding us to wake up change our ways not only in time of trouble we should call his name. The last days are approaching lets concern our selves and not get hung up on green, blue or red. We should be prepared the bible said he will come like a thief in the night, are we ready???

  7. floating voter
    October 12, 2013

    :cry: 8)

  8. Anonymous
    October 12, 2013

    Did that really happen because I haven’t felt anything

  9. skerritist
    October 12, 2013

    dlp planning an earthshaking rally come nov 10th in newtown
    ebeh look people I doh missing

    KKK playing and a top class ja celebrity artist plus two prime ministers on stage;;;;hope sukie push d sea back

  10. Morihei Ueshiba
    October 12, 2013

    A sign from God all Caribbean Governments need to change, Lennoxxxxxx it is your time now. :mrgreen:

  11. Earth Quake
    October 12, 2013

    :cry: I’m sorry i shook your islands :(

  12. Nel
    October 12, 2013

    We felt 2 in Trinidad. 1 at 10 past 10 and another at 10 to 12am.

  13. Anonymous
    October 12, 2013

    I am so shock about what happened

  14. October 12, 2013

    it’s the boogy man :lol: :twisted: :evil: :arrow: :!: :-o

  15. yessa
    October 12, 2013

    i felt nothing 8-O

  16. atl.
    October 12, 2013

    let us continue to pray for our beautyful dominica..God is telling us some thing.

    • Anonymous
      October 12, 2013

      I quite agree…

    • JAckBlack
      October 13, 2013

      Wow if that is ‘God’ saying something then what was he saying when this -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakatoa happened?

    • Mahaut
      October 14, 2013

      When a word ends in y and adding a suffix drop the y and add i

  17. Ferbreze
    October 12, 2013

    was that from the ground breaking?

    • Anonymous
      October 12, 2013

      Boy you too sort

    • alwaysreading
      October 12, 2013

      0 :evil: :evil:

  18. king
    October 12, 2013

    i’m in Dominica

  19. king
    October 12, 2013

    really i did not fee that. i was asleep upstairs. wow LORD look over us as usual. thanks

  20. baller
    October 12, 2013

    Dominica?I didn’t feel it.

  21. Pappy Show
    October 12, 2013

    So much ground breaking in Dominica for the week I am not surprised :mrgreen:

  22. Curious
    October 12, 2013

    I felt it, lasted a while and very strong in Grenada

  23. gaza
    October 12, 2013

    i do feel that one nah pal

  24. repent
    October 12, 2013

    The writing is on the wall. The earth is trembling. The Bible said in the last days perilous time will come. Crimes, wars, earthquakes in divers places, men shall be lovers of themselves more than lovers of God. All a know, and should say, we must change our wicked ways and turn to the Lord God Almighty. Love.

    The world is going further and further away from the Creator of Heaven and earth.

  25. GlobalWarming
    October 11, 2013

    Mah senti Ayeh. Mi moun marti…..

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